Main Entry: di·a·ble·rie

Pronunciation: \dē-ˈä-blə-(ˌ)rē, -ˈa-blə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Old French, from dïable devil, from Late Latin diabolus — more at devil

Date: 1751

1 : black magic : sorcery
2 a : a representation in words or pictures of black magic or of dealings with the devil b : demon lore
3 : mischievous conduct or manner